AI Classes for Adults in Albany, NY
If you live in Albany in Albany County, New York, you can join a small live class that teaches everyday AI in plain words. Your first class is free, and everything happens on Zoom from your own home.
Class times in Albany
| Day | Your time (Eastern) |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7 pm |
| Thursday | 7 pm |
| Saturday backup | 10 am |
Times shown for Eastern time. Groups hold 12 people, so every question gets answered.
What you will learn
You will learn to use tools like ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini for real life: understanding a confusing letter, planning a trip, checking whether a message is a scam, and writing a note you are proud of. You do not need a new computer. A phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works.
Try these questions today
Paste any of these into ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini:
Help me understand a letter I received. I will paste it with my name and account numbers removed.
Explain how to check that an email claiming to be from my bank is real. I live in Albany, so mention anything local I should know.
Make me a simple weekly meal plan for one person with a short grocery list. I shop in Albany.
Scams to watch for in Albany
Scammers target people everywhere, including a mid-sized city like Albany. These three are among the most common:
- Fake tech support pop-ups. A loud warning on your screen with a phone number to call is a trick. Close the browser, restart the computer and never let a stranger take control of it.
- Utility shutoff threats. A caller says your power or water will be cut off in an hour unless you pay. Utilities send written notices. Hang up and call the number on your bill.
- Fake package delivery texts. A text says a package could not be delivered and asks you to tap a link. Do not tap it. Open the carrier's real app or website yourself, or paste the text into an AI assistant and ask: "Does this look like a scam? What should I do?"
If something happens, report it at ReportFraud.ftc.gov and call the AARP Fraud Watch helpline at 877-908-3360 (free, open to everyone).
Free help for Albany residents
- Public library. Most libraries in Albany County offer free computer help, classes and Wi-Fi. Ask at the front desk what is offered near Albany.
- Area Agency on Aging. Find your local office and services for older adults with the Eldercare Locator, or call 1-800-677-1116. Enter Albany or your ZIP code.
- Medicare questions. Free, unbiased counseling is available through your State Health Insurance Assistance Program. Find New York's office at shiphelp.org.
- New York consumer protection. Report scams and file a complaint with the New York consumer protection office.
- Everyday needs. Dial 211 to reach local services such as food, housing and transportation.
Common questions
Are the classes in person in Albany?
No. Classes are live on Zoom, so you join from home in Albany on a phone, tablet or computer. Groups are small so you can ask questions out loud.
What does it cost?
Your first class is free. If you keep going, membership is $46 a month, locked in for as long as you stay.
Do I need experience?
No. If you can open a web page, you can start. Our first six weeks are made for beginners.
When are classes for people in Albany?
Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7 pm Eastern time, with a Saturday backup at 10 am.